New Haven man killed in motorcycle accident
Motorcyclists in Connecticut no doubt enjoy the feeling of freedom experienced when riding their bikes on the state’s roads and highways. With that enjoyment, however, also comes the realization that...
View ArticleCan listening to a good song lead to distracted driving?
According to one study, the answer is a resounding Yes. Driver distractions can come in many forms from those requiring physical participation such as eating and personal grooming to those that have a...
View ArticleThe dangers of distracted driving on pedestrian safety
For many Connecticut area drivers, distractions and operating motor vehicles go hand-in-hand. Some motorists regularly engage in distractions while behind the wheel, even though the behavior is...
View ArticleWhat do you know about the many effects of a drunk-driving crash?
After your recent encounter with a drunk driver while traveling Connecticut’s roads, you feel shaken. You have a legal case against the irresponsible driver, but do you understand the extent of your...
View ArticleConnecticut pedestrian deaths increase despite traffic decline
There were not as many motorists taking to Connecticut’s roadways in 2020, but this did not lead to declines in pedestrian deaths, as you might expect. Instead, the number of pedestrians dying on the...
View ArticleSerious joint injuries are common in slip-and-fall accidents
Falls are a leading cause of both serious injury and death for Americans over the age of 65. They are also alarmingly common, with an elderly individual falling every second of every day. While seniors...
View ArticleWhy is drowsy driving on the rise?
Many dangerous driving behaviors are unfortunately on the rise lately. But one stands out above the rest: drowsy driving. This often slips by in the wake of more obvious dangers, like intoxicated...
View Article3 tell-tale signs you are too drowsy to drive safely
Along with distracted and intoxicated driving, drowsy driving remains a problem in Connecticut and across the U.S. In fact, according to one survey, an alarming 20% of drivers report having fallen...
View ArticleDrivers can make the road safer for motorcycles
To a rider with training and experience, motorcycles are not as dangerous as some people claim. However, passenger vehicle drivers are dangerous, and they are often the ones who put riders at risk. No...
View ArticleTraffic safety: Sharing the road with bicycles
Motorists share the roads across the state with bicyclists every day. Unfortunately in doing so, collisions involving vehicles and bicycles occur all too often. The drivers, passengers, bicyclists and...
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